Juvenile Justice Intern

Are you a college student interested in gaining hands on experience in Staff Development and Training? The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS) offers an exciting internship opportunity designed to help you build professional skills, explore careers in public service, and contribute to meaningful workforce development initiatives. As a n intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals, participate in impactful projects, and gain valuable insight into employee training and organizational development. Continue reading to learn how you launch your career with NC DPS.

This posting is for a part-time Staff Development & Training Intern (Fall 2026) with Juvenile Justice, a division of DPS. This Internship is expected to start on August 24, 2026, and ending on October 23, 2026. The work schedule is part time, up to 30 hours per week Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. 

This internship will participate in the development of an in-service training course to include a lesson plan and supplemental learning materials. Subject matter will focus on an emerging topic within the juvenile justice field. The training will be targeted for entry level and tenured juvenile justice employees as well as local and state community partners.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Conducting independent research on various topics
• Interpreting General Statues, Administrative Code, Policies and Procedures and its application in meeting desired outcomes
• Facilitating multiple aspects of project management for developing an adult learning course
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving a range of issues related to the development of training curricula for diverse work groups, specifically for adult learners.

As a result of this internship, you will have:
• Increased knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System in North Carolina 
• Increased knowledge and understanding of the various Sections within the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
• Practical skills development in project management and curriculum development

Management seeks applicants with creativity and innovativeness. 

A college transcript is required to determine eligibility. Please attach your unofficial college transcript(s). 

The selected intern will be required to provide a letter of recommendation from a professional reference or academic advisor/professor before being hired.

Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions which operates as the State’s temporary employment agency. As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.